The latest round of United Nations climate change negotiations took place in Accra, Ghana, from 21-27 August. The
Accra Climate Change Talks took forward work on a strengthened and effective international climate change deal
under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, as well as work on emission reduction rules and tools under
the Kyoto Protocol. This is part of a negotiating process that will be concluded in Copenhagen at the end of 2009.
Over 1600 participants attended the Accra meeting, which was the third major UNFCCC gathering this year.

Badges are essential in order for participants to gain access to the premises. They are issued only on
the basis of accreditation by the UNFCCC secretariat. For security reasons, all participants are
requested to wear their badges at all times.

All foreigners wishing to enter Ghana must have a valid passport. Participants requiring a visa for
Ghana, or a transit visa, are strongly encouraged to contact the appropriate consular authorities as
soon as possible.

With respect to health requirements and precautions to be taken by participants travelling to Ghana,
the secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and its Kyoto Protocol
(the secretariat) informs all participants that they should consult and seek medical advice from their
physicians/doctors and take medical precautions as advised. For example, vaccination against Yellow
Fever is mandatory to enter the country.

For general information purposes, the participants can check on the current health requirements, for
Ghana, posted by the World Health Organization. The
secretariat hopes the information will familiarise the participants with the general health
requirements for Ghana. At all times, the participants are individually and personally responsible for
making their own assessment relating to health requirements. The secretariat does not assume any
responsibility for the accuracy of the information on the website, nor does it assume any liability
resulting from compliance (or non-compliance) with the requirements posted on the website."

It is strongly recommended that participants obtain international medical insurance for the period of
participation. The United Nations and the Convention secretariat disclaim all responsibility for
medical, accident and travel insurance, for compensation for death or disability, for loss of or damage
to personal property and for any other costs or losses that may be incurred during travel time or the
period of participation.

Accreditation

Start the application process by submitting the online accreditation form.

Bona fide representatives of the national and international media can apply for accreditation for these
meetings. Only one accreditation is required and will cover participation in the sessions of both ad hoc
working groups.